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June 24, 2025 23 mins
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Angel unpacks a recent interview she gave for Blender Book Magazine on BTS’s legacy, discussing why their golden era isn’t behind them—it’s still unfolding. From her discovery of BTS during “Butter” to their powerful 2021 achievements, solo projects, military service, and what's next in 2025, Angel walks through BTS’s eras with passion, analysis, and ARMY love. 🟣 Featuring insights from her BTS research site: thebangtandatabase.com 🟣 Demona Lauren's magazine: https://blenderbookmagazine.com/tag/demona-lauren-press/ 00:00 – Intro & Interview Background 00:58 – How Angel Discovered BTS (Boy With Luv → ARMY in Butter Era) 02:43 – What Is BTS’s Golden Era? Angel’s Perspective 03:12 – BTS in 2021: Records, Concerts, & Cultural Milestones 05:27 – How Solo Projects Deepened the BTS Narrative 06:40 – Is There a Fandom Consensus on Their Golden Era? 07:48 – What Defines a “Golden Era” for BTS? 08:40 – How BTS Has Grown: Artistry & Individual Identity 09:10 – The Debut Era (2013–2014): Hunger, Hip-Hop & Jersey Icons 10:02 – HYYH Era: Youth, Emotion & Vulnerability 11:05 – Wings Era: Literature, Lore & Solo Artistry 12:24 – Love Yourself Era: Self-Love, UNICEF & Global Impact 13:50 – Map of the Soul Era: Performance Power & Emotional Storytelling 14:43 – “We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal” & Pandemic-Driven Content 15:39 - BE Era Discussion 15:55 – BTS & ARMY in the Pandemic: Digital Closeness & Content 16:30 – Are Solo Careers a Threat to BTS? (Hint: No, They’re Bulletproof) 17:40 – The Magic of BTS Solo Projects & Unity 18:55 – What's Next in 2025? Comeback, Album, Group Events & More 19:18 – Conclusion: The Best Is Yet to Come 💜 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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